"(Gaelic: M\u00E8innean Shidhi)" . . "7312"^^ . . "Sydney Mines"@en . . "902" . "-4" . "1995-08-01Z"^^ . . "B1V" . "-3" . "Sydney Mines (2011 population: 14,135 ) is a community and former town in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Founded in 1784 and incorporated as a town in 1889, Sydney Mines has a rich history in coal production, although mining activity has now ceased. Prior to a permanent settlement being established, there was significant activity along the shore."@en . . .